26 March 1947, The mine exploded and 111 men were killed.

I know there is a web site, that lists those killed. I am interested in why it happened, what happened afterwards, and what was it like at the time. My father was George Panceroff and I was only about 5 weeks old. My mother was ill from my birth. She never would talk about it or my fatheer, so I didn't push. I want to get to know about the everyday living in Centralia at that time period, so I can know more of who my parents were.

bobby i am also trying find out infor on coalmine accident that killed my father back in those days. he was the head of the group and he got left in the coalmine. i was 5 at that time. his name was thomas wiley byrd. this happened around the year of 1962 from what i can gather pleas email me with any info u may have.

Donna

don't know how to email you.

bobbiejprb@yahoo.com

bobbie

Hi bobbie sorry u dont have my email so hopefully u will be able to contact me now at southernbell751@yahoo.com.